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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 907.71 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 907.71 and 399.47 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 907.71 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/907.71 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 907.71 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 362,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,598.38/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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